Nibi Metrics - live water levels, flow, and forecasts for lakes and rivers across Canada and the US
Real-time water levels, forecasts, and alerts for lakes and rivers across Canada and the US. Built on official government data.
Nibi Metrics tracks more than 13,000 gauged lakes and rivers across Canada and the United States, reading directly from official federal monitoring networks: the Water Survey of Canada, the United States Geological Survey, and Quebec's provincial hydrometric network. Every number on the platform is measured, not modelled - taken from a government gauge on the water itself and compared against that location's own historical record for this exact date.
What you can see for any monitored lake or river
The level right now, in feet or metres, updated as the source agency publishes new readings - for many stations that is every five to fifteen minutes. How today compares to typical: every location carries its own typical-for-this-date band built from its historical record, so a reading is never just a number - it is above, below, or near what this water usually does on this calendar day. Which way it is moving: a measured RISING, FALLING, or STEADY verdict computed from the gauge's own recent readings, with the rate of change - the difference between a flood ending and one beginning. What comes next: level forecasts up to 72 hours ahead, driven by the gauge's recent behaviour, upstream water, and quantitative precipitation forecasts, alongside live radar, lightning, and weather for the surrounding region.
Alerts that watch the water for you
Set a threshold on any location - a level, a distance above typical, or a rate of climb - and Nibi emails or notifies you the moment the gauge crosses it. Cottagers use it for spring freshet, anglers for river conditions, marinas and municipalities for operations. The scanning runs around the clock against the same measured data shown on every page.
Where Nibi comes from
Nibi means water in Anishinaabemowin. The platform began at a family cottage on Lake Muskoka, Ontario, where the spring melt floods the shoreline most years and the only forecast was standing on the dock, looking, and guessing. It grew into an independent, member-funded platform run by Muskoka Research Inc. - no investors, no data resale, and a privacy policy shorter than most cookie banners. The core data is free for everyone, forever; paid plans add automation like multi-location alerts, deep history, and reports.
Coverage
Nibi spans the continent: every Canadian province and territory with active federal gauges - from Vancouver Island rivers to the Muskoka lakes, prairie reservoirs, and Quebec's hydrometric network - and the United States from Maine to the Texas Hill Country, the Ohio Valley, and the Pacific Northwest. Coverage grows where the water news is: when a basin floods, its gauges join the platform with their full historical records attached. Many stations report every five to fifteen minutes; most report at least hourly; every page states exactly when its gauge last spoke.
Free forever, funded by members
The core promise is simple: the water data is free, for everyone, forever. Live levels, maps, radar, and recent history never sit behind a paywall. Paid plans fund the platform by adding automation - multi-location alerts, decades of history, longer forecasts, and PDF reports - so the people who need more carry the cost for everyone who just needs to check the lake before driving up. There are no investors and no advertising deals shaping what the data says.
Water Stories
Field notes and explainers from the Nibi desk - how to read a staff gauge, what a 100-year flood actually means, how snowpack becomes summer water.
For five years, spring 2019 was the mark every Lake Muskoka decision answered to. In April 2026 the lake went two centimeters higher - and the official books have not caught up yet.
Inside the freshet cycle that puts Manitoba shorelines at risk each year - and why 2026 broke the script.
The science of snow water equivalent and why it drives the season ahead.
What the numbers on the measuring stick actually tell you.
Why Central and South Texas rivers go from gravel beds to fifty-year records in an afternoon - including July 2026 on the Nueces.
One percent, every year, forever - unwrapping hydrology's most misunderstood phrase, and how it differs from our own percentiles.
How every number is computed - About the platform
Current River at Doniphan Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Current River at Doniphan in MO, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location MO, United States
- Watershed current
- Primary gauge 07068000 (USGS)
About Current River at Doniphan
Current River at Doniphan - A key stretch of a dynamic waterway.
The Current River flows through the heart of Missouri, carving its way through stunning karst landscapes and offering crucial connections for local ecology and human activities. The gauge at Doniphan marks an important point on this river, which enjoys a vibrant interplay of seasonal changes largely dictated by rainfall patterns.
The watershed context
The Current River watershed, encompassing approximately 2,038 square miles, is characterized by its rainfall-driven hydrology. Given Missouri's climate, especially during the spring months, sudden rainfall can lead to swift rises in water levels as tributaries catch the excess water. The Current River itself is supported by various springs within the karst topography, ensuring a consistent baseflow even during drier spells. Its peers, such as Big Spring near Van Buren and Jacks Fork, all contribute to the dynamic flow regime of this important waterway.
This station plays a vital role for both environmental monitoring and recreational activities in the area. The Current River is a popular destination for fishing and floating, attracting both locals and visitors alike. The river’s ecology is supported by the rich biodiversity found in and around its waters, further entwining the natural landscape with community engagement.
Why the data matters here
The Current River gauge at Doniphan not only measures water levels—it's instrumental in assessing the health of the river ecosystem. Today's reading reflects how the current conditions compare to the median for this calendar day over the past 50 years, providing valuable insight into seasonal variations and long-term changes. The USGS operates this gauge, supplying critical information for flood prediction and environmental assessments. Monitoring this data can help residents and local authorities respond appropriately to fluctuations in the river's flow, ensuring safety and sustainability for communities dependent on its waters.
How this page is built
Readings come from official government gauges and are rolled into daily records: the daily mean, high and low for every day on record. Each calendar day gets its own baseline from the full history, so the level you see is compared against what this specific date usually looks like rather than an annual average.
How Nibi Metrics works · Water stories
